Students will become familiar with the English terminology related to each religion, art and architectural forms.

各宗教、美術、建築様式に関する専門用語を英語で理解する。

Students will develop descriptive vocabulary to allow them to effectively express their opinions on various religions and art forms based on the respective religions.

様々な宗教、およびそれに基づく芸術形式について、自分の考えを効果的に表現できるように、関連語彙を増強する。

They will learn to identify roots of current art forms that are related to various religions.

現在における芸術形式の根源となる、様々な宗教との関連性を、識別することができるようになる。

Finally, they will present their own art work based on one or more religions using the concepts or principles of religious art.

ひとつ、もしくは複数の宗教をもとに、宗教芸術の概念、原理を生かした学生自身の作品を提出する。

授業概要(教育目的)

This course will reflect on how art and architecture are influenced by various religious belief systems. We will first look at the art work and architecture generated by major religions in Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism. Next, we will look at western religious belief systems, and the art work generated by Religion in Ancient Greece and Rome and Christianity.

What is religion? What is religious art? Religion’s role and impact on art.Set course expectations.

第2回

Introduction on Hinduism and Hindu artヒンズー教とヒンズー芸術

The origins and development of the religion.The principal beliefs and key practices.The traditional art and architectural forms.Selected and illustrated examples of art and architecture.

第3回

Introduction on Hinduism and Hindu art (cont'd.) ヒンズー教とヒンズー芸術

Just as Shiva takes on the persona of a creator, protector, and destroyer, we often take on numerous roles throughout the day. Make a list of the various roles you engage in your daily life (e.g. student, athlete, sibling, friend) and select three or more to use as an inspiration for a self-portrait.

第4回

Introduction on Buddhism and Buddhist art 仏教と仏教芸術

The principal beliefs and key practices.The traditional art and architectural forms.Selected and illustrated examples of art and architecture.

第5回

Introduction on Buddhism and Buddhist art (cont'd.) 仏教と仏教芸術

Students photograph, draw or design on computer an image from their environment that reflects the influence of Buddhism in Japanese society and present it in class for open discussion.

第6回

Introduction on Confucianism 道教

The origins and development of the religion.The principal beliefs and key practices.The traditional art and architectural forms.Selected and illustrated examples of art and architecture.

第7回

Introduction on Confucianism art(cont'd.)道教

Since Confucianism is a doctrine about how to live, students will create their own doctrines on how to live a fulfilling life in modern times. Their doctrine should reflect on some of the ideas discussed in this unit. (Basically, you will need to write a guidebook on how to live well.) Students will present their doctrine in class for open discussion.

第8回

Introduction on Shintoism and Shinto art 神道と神道芸術

The origins and development of the religion.The principal beliefs and key practices.The traditional art and architectural forms.Selected and illustrated examples of art and architecture.

第9回

Introduction on Shintoism and Shinto art (cont'd.) 神道と神道芸術

Create a collage of how Shinto rituals have affected your lives over the years. You will need to share your collage and the effects Shintoism has had with the class.

第10回

Introduction on Religion in Ancient Greece and Rome and art 古代ギリシャと古代ローマの宗教および関連芸術

The origins and development of the religion.The principal beliefs and key practices.The traditional art and architectural forms.

第11回

Introduction on Religion in Ancient Greece and Rome and art (cont'd) 古代ギリシャと古代ローマの宗教および関連芸術

Selected and illustrated examples of art and architecture.Draw yourself as a Roman emperor or empress. Consider the leadership qualities about which you feel most strongly and how they could be most clearly expressed through the style of the artwork, the accessories you are holding or wearing, and the place the artwork would be on view.

第12回

Introduction on Christianity and Christian art キリスト教とキリスト教芸術

The origins and development of the religion.To learn to look closely at a work of art and consider line, shape, color, texture, and composition.To understand that art is a form of communication.

第13回

Introduction on Byzantine art ビザンチン芸術

To learn that a work of art can provide information about the ideals and beliefs of the society in which it was made, in this case the early Byzantine Empire.To learn how artists illustrate narratives in their work by selecting key events and by using symbols to help convey the meaning of a scene.To learn what relief sculpture is and that it requires great skill in design and production.

第14回

Introduction on Renaissance art ルネサンスの芸術

Students will look at paintings as illustrations of daily life. Students will document in writing what they see. Students will learn to use primary source materials as reference for details and facts about daily life.

第15回

Final Project最終プロジェクト

Students will conceptualize and develop an art work of their own based on any one or more of the religions and religious art work of their choice. The art work will be developed using the student’s medium of choice, preferably from their chosen major.ひとつ、もしくは複数の宗教、および宗教芸術を選び、概念化して、それに基づく芸術作品を制作する。作品媒体は、学生自身の専攻を生かしたものであることが望ましい。

第16回

Final Project最終プロジェクト

Students will present and discuss their art work in the form of a classroom exhibition.クラス発表会形式で、作品のプレゼンテーションをする。

授業形式

The classes will begin with informative sessions that will be followed by analysis of various religions and religious art forms as a class, in small groups and individually.

はじめに、各宗教と宗教芸術についての説明、その後、クラス単位で、小グループで、個人で、分析する。

成績評価方法・基準

Participation 40%, Weekly Assessment: 30% Final Assessment 30%

授業への積極性 40%, 週毎の評価30%, 期末評価30%

テキスト(教科書)

The course will use material developed by the instructor specifically for the class and online resources. Students will need to have and bring a computer to class unless specified by the instructor.

Students will conceptualize and develop an art work of their own based on any one or more of the religions and religious art work of their choice. The art work will be developed using the student’s medium of choice, preferably from their chosen major.